On January 7, 2025, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, describing it as a “beautiful” and “appropriate” name.
Many of my liberal friends, who seem to find fault in everything Trump does, are asking, “What does this have to do with lowering egg prices?” My question, however, is why should I care what we call the Gulf? It feels like a distraction, perhaps designed to divide us over something trivial while a more significant issue unfolds behind the scenes. I can’t help but wonder, what might that be?
We all like to be judged on what we do right 90% of the time, yet we judge others, especially those we dislike by what they do 10% of the time. This situation seems no different. Some people see Trump as someone who can do no wrong, while others believe he can do no right.
Personally, I couldn’t care less about the name of the Gulf, but I’m curious how you feel about this proposed change. Is it merely a distraction to keep us occupied while the government acts on something else behind the curtain? Is it an attempt to unite the country? Or is it just a move designed to upset Mexico?
Let me know what you think.
